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Sony sticks with profit outlook despite TV squeeze
Sony Corp stuck with its full-year profit forecast after slashing its outlook for TV sales, confident that other units will perform better than earlier anticipated to offset additional losses in the unit.
Sony Classics acquires Lawrence Kasdan's "Darling Companion"
Sony Pictures Classics, believing that Lawrence Kasdan's movie about a dog is not a dog of a movie, has acquired domestic rights to "Darling Companion," the company said Wednesday.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo to Take on iPhone 5, Galaxy S2, Droid Bionic this Fall
Apple?s next flagship phone, the iPhone 5, is rumored to arrive in September -- and the Galaxy S2 for Samsung, Droid Bionic for Motorola and Sensation 4G for HTC are also expected to play major roles as the smartphone wars heat up this fall. That competition will serve to benefit the consumer, however, as smartphones are now getting increasingly better specifications.
UK Police Arrest 19-year-old ?Topiary? for Being LulzSec Spokesman
Scotland Yard arrested a 19-year-old hacker known as "Topiary" accused of being a spokesperson of LulzSec hacking group, which declared war against Government sites, banks under operation 'Anti-Sec.'
UK police arrest suspected lead hacker of CIA, Sony
A British teenager was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of being a leader of the computer hacking group that has boasted of breaking into the networks of the CIA, Sony and many other private and public bodies.
Nasdaq spends to fend off "constant" hack attacks
The operator of the Nasdaq Stock Market is "under constant attack" from would-be hackers and will spend more on security as a result, its top executive said.
George Clooney and Ryan Gosling Mesh Faces in ?Ides of March? Poster [PHOTOS]
Half Clooney, Half Gosling for "Ides of March" Poster
LulzSec Spokesman 'Topiary' Arrested: UK Police
Scotland Yard arrested a 19-year old man believed to be LulzSec spokesman and hacker "Topiary" on Wednesday.
Michael Jackson Rehearsal Footage Should Not be Shown to Jurors: Judge
The unreleased raw footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing before his death should not be shown to the jurors, according to a Superior Court judge. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor has ruled that the raw clips of "This Is It" video, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, should not be shown to the jurors.
Apple 10Q Shows $2.6 Billion for Nortel Patents; InterDigital, Eastman Kodak Deals Possible
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) issued its quarterly 10Q which stated that the company's contribution to the recently announced Nortel patent win will be $2.6 billion, once the deal closes.
Sony denies report it may exit LCD JV with Samsung
Japan's Sony Corp, struggling with a lossmaking television business, on Wednesday denied a media report it was considering pulling out of its LCD joint venture with South Korea's Samsung Electronics.
The Rules of Smurfdom -- and How I Made Sure the Movie Adheres to Them
The Smurfs will return to the U.S. in a big way with the premiere of their namesake movie on July 29.
MacBook Air: Three Great Alternatives
Love the ultra slim MacBook Air but can't do without Windows? Here are three alternatives that can provide you with the same sleek look and also the Windows operating system. The upcoming ASUS UX21, the Samsung Series 9, and the Sony Vaio Z are all alternatives to consider, PCWorld reported.
Wal-Mart Taking on Netflix; Retailers Adds Streaming Video to Web Site
Wal-Mart is moving its streaming video service Vudu to its main Web site, in a move to challenge Netflix.
Netflix Puts Streaming Into Overdrive With DVD Biz Peaking
Jefferies & Co. said Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) second quarter results missed revenue and subscribers addition estimates on higher churn, while third quarter guidance was below consensus.
Jackson rehearsal footage nixed for doctor's trial
Raw film footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing a planned concert in the days before his death will not be shown to the jury in the upcoming trial of his personal doctor, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday.
Jackson rehearsal footage nixed for doctor's trial
Raw film footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing a planned concert in the days before his death will not be shown to the jury in the upcoming trial of his personal doctor, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday.
Katy Perry Goes Blonde for 'The Smurfs' Premier [PHOTOS]
Except for being blue, Perry partly transformed herself into the cartoon character for the premier. She got her nails painted with the characters' images, dyed her hair blonde and sported a white Smurfs dress.
New Macbook Air vs. Sony Vaio Z 2011
Sony and Apple have been longtime rivals in the premium consumer electronics world, with both manufacturers setting trends and making fashion statements while pushing the boundaries of technology.
Canon posts Q2 earnings fall, lifts forecast
Canon Inc <7751.T> posted a 30.9 percent decline in quarterly operating profit on Monday, hurt by production halts due to parts shortages after the March 11 earthquake, but it raised its full-year forecast due to a faster recovery than expected.
'Captain America' Shoots Down 'Harry Potter'
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed at the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales as the magic faded from the final "Harry Potter" film's record-breaking debut. The strong opening for "Captain America" topped expectations in its battle against the hugely successful "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2," which saw its massive opening-weekend audience from last week shrink by 72 percent.
'Captain America' beats 'Potter' at box office
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed over the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
"Captain America" shoots down "Harry Potter"
Superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" triumphed at the U.S. and Canadian box offices with $65.8 million in weekend ticket sales as the magic faded from the final "Harry Potter" film's record-breaking debut.
Justin Timberlake: the 'Motherlover' Takes Over Comic-Con 2011 [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Justin Timberlake joins the Twilight cast at Comic-Con 2011.
What Is Thunderbolt?
Apple rolled out the latest iteration of its new ultra-thin portable, the Macbook Air, touting new software and something called Thunderbolt -- but what exactly is Thunderbolt?
What is Certain and Uncertain About Apple's Mac OS X Lion and MacBook Air ?
Apple has perfected the art of maintaining silence over product release dates even when it is in duress from guessed dates provided by media and analysts who toy with customer expectations.
Exclusive: Access, Sony, Universal weigh EMI bids
Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, Sony Music Entertainment and Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group are among the music companies and private equity firms interested in buying EMI Group Ltd , people familiar with the situation said.
Sony insurer sues to deny data breach coverage
One of Sony Corp's insurers has asked a court to declare that it does not have to pay to defend the media and electronics conglomerate from mounting legal claims related to a massive data breach earlier this year.
Exclusive - Access, Sony, Universal weigh EMI bids
Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, Sony Music Entertainment and Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group are among the music companies and private equity firms interested in buying EMI Group Ltd , people familiar with the situation said.
Is The Amazing Spider-Man Reboot Trailer following The Dark Knight Rises footsteps?
The Amazing Spider-Man trailer released by Sony Pictures has given audiences a taste of what's to come for the web slinging comic book hero reboot. Director Marc Webb has appeared to have given the new Spider-Man film a more serious mood seen in the teaser as compared to previous director Sam Raimi's rendition. The campy styled version has transformed into a darker drama, perhaps following the footsteps of the Batman trilogy leading to Christopher Nolan's reboot of the Dark Knight.


